Sterile Processing Technician

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Sterile Processing Technician
you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join HCA HealthONE Swedish which is part of the nation’s leading provider
of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
### * $5K Sign On Bonus *

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the

health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Sterile Processing Technician where your passion for creating positive
patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-
being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge
and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you play a role in ensuring the safety and
well-being of our patients. You are responsible for meticulously cleaning,
decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing all reusable surgical
instruments. Furthermore, you are instrumental in providing all necessary
instruments for surgery and other hospital departments. Your dedication and
attention to detail are vital in delivering the highest standard of care.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our team.

• Inspects, assembles, and tests general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning. Identifies tray type by contents of instrument tray. Identifies malfunctioning instruments and replaces or reports instruments that need repair or are missing.
• Operates and maintains all sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, and cart washers. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all washing, sterilization, daily machine testing, proper testing after machine repair, temperature, humidity, air pressure, early release of implants, and eye wash station testing.
• Prepares, assembles, and packages all instruments for surgery and other hospital departments.
• Prepares surgical sets, instruments, and trays according to prescribed procedures, ensuring that all instrumentation is correct and accurate.
• Pulls customized case cart sheets for all surgical procedures and prepares case carts.
• Inventories, maintains and supplies OR storage areas, specialty lockers, carts and equipment used.
• Audits trays for decontamination, washing, assembly, sterilization, implant usage, and instrument count sheets and tracks loaner equipment.
• Creates and maintains accurate records regarding inventories, instrument set content, sterilized goods, biological test results, sterilization, and washing records for infection control practice.

# What qualifications you will need:

* HS Diploma or GED.

• Surgical or Central Sterile Technical training course.
• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
• One (1) year minimum Sterile Processing, Central Sterile Technician or Operating Room Technician experience.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in
the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver-metro
area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total
healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a
dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow®
urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers,
physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides
regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s
acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than
115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE
Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s
preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the
state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA
HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn
and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently
among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in
the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-
minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million
through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M
in federal, state and local taxes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
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If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Sterile Processing Technician
opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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